DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped so many people with your column. Can you answer this question? What is the humidity in your home during the winter supposed to be? — Arlene, Livermore ANSWER: A 2004 Associated Press story stated ideal humidity as 45 percent, with other online sources saying that a humidity range between […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the question about a couple of popular songs from approximately 1958, two songs immediately came to mind, even though I was only 13 at the time, young but not yet in love. The first is “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” from the movie of the same name, music […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After watching TLC’s new show called “Extreme Couponing,” I am excited about the idea of saving big bucks. I’m wondering if there are any extreme couponers in the Lewiston-Auburn or Lisbon areas? I am interested in learning the process. Perhaps if there are enough of us we could start a club of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems as if there is a change of policy by United Parcel Service and they no longer deliver door-to-door if you pay for a post office box. Now I live only one mile from the post office but am 76 years old. Packages have been left at the post office and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m from out of state and would like to submit a lengthy poem for my father-in-law for the 10th anniversary of his death. I would like to know how this is handled and what is the price range? It has 116 words to it. Also, would you be able to use a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who does invisible weaving? I have a sweater that needs to have this done. Thank you. — No Name via e-mail ANSWER: When Sun Spots, who is craft-impaired, went to look this up, she discovered that it also refers to a technique used with hair. As for your sweater, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who offers sleigh rides, preferably a sleigh that has runners like the photo from the L/A Arts Gallery on the Jan. 4 back page. I know how resourceful Sun Spots is in getting the information for the questions that are sent in, so I am confident she […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have Direct TV and watch NESN quite often — the Red Sox and Bruins. The volume is terrible. You can hardly hear the announcers, but the fans and the commercials are loud enough to drive you out of the room! I have sent e-mails to NESN, the Boston Red Sox, etc., […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a free clothing distribution at the Lewiston Root Cellar, 89 Birch St., Lewiston, 782-3659, on Friday, Jan. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free professional and casual clothing and shoes of all sizes. The event is open to everyone in the community. Our office is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Longley School Library is seeking Lego donations to be used during the early release enrichment program on Wednesday afternoons. We have a fun activity planned for our students and need some help gathering supplies. Why Legos in the library? These hands-on, hard-to-break manipulatives are great for developing imagination and creativity, emphasizing […]